noun - a difficult or unpleasant situation, especially one that continues for a long time
verb, formal - to state or argue something strongly, especially in a formal context or in disagreement
verb - to struggle or compete against someone or something difficult, often in order to win or survive
noun, technical - a large, rectangular building block made from a mixture of concrete and industrial cinders, typically hollow and used in construction for walls and foundations
noun - a small, flat handbag for women
noun, formal - (usually plural) an offensive, obscene, or vulgar word that is generally considered inappropriate in polite conversation